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“Depend (on)” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 21, 202538 Down4 letters
Answer
R
E
L
Y
••••RELY
4 letters · 38 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RELY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Depend (on)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 21, 2025, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 21, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 21, 2025 grid
33A"That is messed up, girl!"13 ltrs›40AOrigin crossers4 ltrs›46ACause to jump, say7 ltrs›52APupil's place3 ltrs›

Every appearance

4 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 19, 2026NYT Crossword19 Across••••RELYNov 3, 2025NYT Crossword38 Down••••RELYOct 29, 2025NYT Crossword59 Down••••RELYMay 21, 2025NYT Crossword38 Down••••RELY

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